Introducing Gaspésie

Overview

The beauty of Gaspésie’s landscapes makes it a major tourist destination in Québec. It has numerous national parks and wildlife reserves. The region is located in the far east of Québec, bordered to the west by Bas-Saint-Laurent, to the east by the Gulf of St. Lawrence, to the north by the St. Lawrence River estuary, and to the south by Chaleur Bay.

Key Facts

• Location: in the far east of Québec.

• Local time: Heure : 7780. The region is on "Eastern Time" like Montréal.

• Main cities:

• Population: 79,442 inhabitants (2015)

• Area: 20,085 km².

• Density: 4 inhabitants/km².

• Highest point: Mont Jacques-Cartier (1,270 m).

• Lowest point:

• Coastline:

• Website: https://www.tourisme-gaspesie.com

Tourism